--- title: "Ubico - Invitation to tender for the provision of Weed Control Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-328f04c4-b3b6-478b-b64a-f487ad1359bf" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-328f04c4-b3b6-478b-b64a-f487ad1359bf" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-328f04c4-b3b6-478b-b64a-f487ad1359bf.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-328f04c4-b3b6-478b-b64a-f487ad1359bf.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2024-11-15" --- # Ubico - Invitation to tender for the provision of Weed Control Services Buyer: GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-328f04c4-b3b6-478b-b64a-f487ad1359bf [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-328f04c4-b3b6-478b-b64a-f487ad1359bf) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-328f04c4-b3b6-478b-b64a-f487ad1359bf.json) ## Summary Gloucestershire County Council has issued an Invitation to Tender for the provision of Weed Control Services on behalf of Ubico Ltd. The tender, titled "Ubico - Invitation to tender for the provision of Weed Control Services," falls under the services industry category, specifically weed-clearance services (CPV code 77312000). This procurement process is currently in the tender stage. The services are to be rendered across highway verges and other public and service areas in Gloucestershire and West Oxfordshire. The tender period ends on 16th December 2024, with the contract term beginning on 1st April 2025 and potentially extending up to five years until 31st March 2030. The estimated contract value is £504,000, and the procurement method used is an open procedure above threshold. This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specializing in landscaping, weed control, or similar environmental management services. Given the contract's potential term of up to five years, businesses winning this tender can anticipate stable revenue and the chance to establish a long-term partnership with a public authority. Companies that are well-versed in environmentally safe weed control practices and compliances would be particularly well-suited to compete in this tender. This contract aims to ensure minimal risk to operators, water supplies, and the public, making it essential for bidders to showcase their capabilities in delivering efficient and safe weed control services. ## Notice This Invitation to Tender is issued on behalf of Ubico Ltd for the provision of a Weed Control Service. Control of weeds across highway verges and other public and service areas. For the purposes of this contract the word 'weeds' will be used to describe grass or other natural growth emerging in these areas. The maintenance objective is to effectively eradicate unwanted growth by spot treating the weeds. This is to ensure it causes minimum risk to operators, water supplies and the public or animals. The initial contract term will be for the period of 2 years. The initial term may be extended by a period or periods of up to 3 years, taking the total potential contract term to 5 years. Potential locations - Gloucestershire & West Oxfordshire The estimated Contract value is estimated at PS504,000 for the entire term. No guarantee of volume can be given. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b330d712-26d4-4056-86fc-d2401ffe80e0 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | 16 Dec 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £504,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | GLOUCESTER | | Post town | Gloucester | | Postcode | GL1 2TH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK73 Gloucestershire CC | | Local authority | Gloucester | | Electoral ward | Westgate | | Westminster constituency | Gloucester | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 77312000 - Weed-clearance services ## Release History - 15 Nov 2024 at 10:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b330d712-26d4-4056-86fc-d2401ffe80e0 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b330d712-26d4-4056-86fc-d2401ffe80e0 15th November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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